Study: to increase female participation, STEM profs should grade less ‘harshly’
A new study aiming to address the gender discrepancy in STEM fields concluded that it can be largely attributed to a disproportionate value placed on grades by women.
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A new study aiming to address the gender discrepancy in STEM fields concluded that it can be largely attributed to a disproportionate value placed on grades by women.
A list of more than 1,000 addresses of New Years Honours recipients, including those of senior police officers and politicians, has been accidentally published by the government.
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